A Catalyst for Change: Karen Pittman Reflects on a Career Dedicated to Positive Youth DevelopmentKaren Pittman is an award-winning leader in youth development and has made a career of starting initiatives and organizations that promote positive youth development—including the Forum for Youth Investment. In addition to her work at the Forum, and roles with America’s Promise, National Urban League, Education Reimagined, and countless others, Pittman served in President Bill Clinton’s administration as director of the President’s Crime Prevention Council. She has served on numerous nonprofit boards of directors, including the board for Children’s Funding Project where she served as the inaugural chairperson. Currently Pittman is a partner at KP Catalysts, where she focuses on synthesizing research, policy, and practice resources about where, when, how, and why learning and development happen.Children’s Funding Project CEO Elizabeth Gaines recently spoke with Pittman about her career and leadership in the field of positive youth development.Filed under:Youth, Young Adults, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Leaders of Native Nations, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Video, Strategic Public FinancingFiled under:Youth, Young Adults, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Leaders of Native Nations, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Video, Strategic Public FinancingMore Resources Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Funds Nationwide Explore our chart detailing the type, amount, and purpose of more than 50 voter-approved children's funds across the country. Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: Travis County, TX Raising Travis County supports child care slots for babies and toddlers from households with low income, and after-school and summer school slots for elementary school-age children. Updates and Events News March 26, 2026 In a Tough Fiscal Moment, States Look to Raise Revenue and Kids Have a Stake Interview February 25, 2026 King County, WA, Keeps Community at the Center with Best Starts for Kids News February 11, 2026 States Push for Dedicated Funds for Children and Youth in Response to Federal Funding Challenges Close Share it! Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Click to copy URL Link Copied!
Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Funds Nationwide Explore our chart detailing the type, amount, and purpose of more than 50 voter-approved children's funds across the country.
Publication Voter-Approved Children’s Fund Profile: Travis County, TX Raising Travis County supports child care slots for babies and toddlers from households with low income, and after-school and summer school slots for elementary school-age children.
News February 11, 2026 States Push for Dedicated Funds for Children and Youth in Response to Federal Funding Challenges